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Monterey County Issues Alert Following Hospitalization from Severe Mushroom Poisoning

Credited from: SFGATE

  • Monterey County officials issued a public warning after three individuals were hospitalized for severe mushroom poisoning.
  • The patients experienced acute hepatotoxicity, a liver condition from toxic exposure, following consumption of cooked mushrooms.
  • Investigators discovered the death cap mushrooms, which resemble edible varieties, were sold from a truck in a supermarket parking lot.
  • Symptoms of consuming these mushrooms may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with severe risks such as liver failure or death.
  • Officials advise the public to only consume mushrooms from reputable sources to avoid similar health risks.

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